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salmon salad recipe

This healthy salmon salad recipe features flakey pan-seared salmon, a creamy homemade Greek yogurt dill dressing, and a vibrant mix of fresh veggies for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1.33 lbs salmon (4 filets)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1.5 tablespoons fresh dill
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
For the Salad
  • 9 cups chopped romaine lettuce or more, to taste
  • 0.5 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups sliced cucumbers
  • 2 cups sliced radishes
  • 0.33 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 0.33 cup slivered almonds
  • fresh cracked pepper for serving
  • fresh lemon juice for serving

Method
 

For the Salmon
  1. First, prep salmon by patting it with a paper towel to remove moisture. Then, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. Place 3-4 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon minced garlic into a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium/high heat.
  3. Place salmon skin-side up in the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until barely pink in the middle.
  4. Once flakey and cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145ºF, squeeze lemon juice on top of salmon and sprinkle with fresh dill.
For the Dressing
  1. Place all the ingredients for the Greek yogurt dressing into a small bowl.
  2. Whisk to combine and set aside.
For the Salad
  1. Prep veggies. Chop romaine lettuce and thinly slice 0.5 small red onion. Then, slice cucumbers and radishes.
  2. Separate romaine lettuce out into 4 bowls. Then, evenly distribute the veggies, blue cheese, and slivered almonds. Top with a filet of pan-seared salmon.
  3. Finally, top each salad with 3-4 tablespoons of the Greek yogurt dressing. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and cracked pepper, to taste.

Notes

This easy salmon salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Adjust seasonings and toppings to your preference, and enjoy fresh!